Thursday, October 20, 2011

Sky Watch Friday!

Time to share your skies, the beauty over your world, the clouds, the colors! Sky Watch is hosted each week by  the Sky Watch team of  Sandy, Wren and me. And this week as every week, we remember Klaus and know that he joins us in spirit! Join us and the many people from all over the world who share theirs with us each week! Click on the address under the post title to be taken to the SWF website where you can sign up.

Another week of ever changing skies and colors of the season. Mild temps and so much beauty! It is wonderful to be surrounded by it as I am! Hope you are enjoying the same! Have a beautiful day and weekend! 
We hang the petty thieves and
       appoint the great ones to public office.
Aesop
Talk is cheap...except when Congress does it.
 Anonymous
No man's life, liberty, or property is safe while the
       legislature is in session.
 Mark Twain (1866)
The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist
       is that the taxidermist leaves the skin.
Mark Twain
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63 comments:

  1. LakshmiOctober 20, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    love the pictures and Mark Twain's quotes are wonderful

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  2. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    What marvellous skies you've had this week!

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  3. KarenOctober 20, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Delightful skies this week Sylvia. Loving the deep blue with mixed formation cloudscape. Have a great weekend.

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  4. Cezar and LéiaOctober 20, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Bonjour sweet Sylvia,
    Ahh thanks so much for this lovely post, the adorable selection of beautiful pictures, awesome sky in all of them and so lovely quotations.
    Hugs to your heart,
    Léia

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  5. Penelope NotesOctober 20, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Even in Mark Twain’s day taxation seemed over the top … and he had so many charming/humorous ways of expressing that. What would we do without our northwest clouds to draw interest and create beautiful sunsets?

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  6. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Thank you for sharing such beautiful shots. I do love the quotes too!


    ~Antonette
    Jottings From Jersey

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  7. GeorgeOctober 20, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    You have shared some gorgeous skies with us. The quote from Aesop is both true and sad. Sad because it shows how long this has been going on.

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  8. clairzOctober 20, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I always like coming here to get my fix of Sylvia skies. Big bonus today: That header is just so cute!

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  9. TexWisGirlOctober 20, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    love the last 2!

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  10. JoOctober 20, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Hi Sylvia, first time I 've seen a quote by Aesop on blogger and it's here! I love the skies and the quotes as always, Have a great weekend. blessings, Jo

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  11. TeamgsquareOctober 20, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Splendid .

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  12. UnknownOctober 20, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Beautiful skies, glorious colors Sylvia.
    Thank you for sharing them with us.
    Costas

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  13. CarverOctober 20, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Your sky shots are gorgeous Sylvia. I love your header too.

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  14. Lady In ReadOctober 20, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Great skies, Sylvia. I definitely need to spend more time outdoors and these photos are inspiring me to do so..Aesop's times to modern times - looks like not much has changed in politics..

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  15. RajeshOctober 20, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Wonderful views. The cloud formations in last shot is fantastic.

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  16. LizOctober 20, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Your skies are fabulous. I love your header too. :)

    Happy sky watching.

    Skywatch

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  17. IndraniOctober 20, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    You always have amazing skies. Thanks for showing us. :)
    Have a great weekend.

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  18. UnknownOctober 20, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Great skies, but still love the header!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  19. Pearl MapleOctober 20, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Great collection of skies Sylvia, those blog headers are way too funny

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  20. Gill - That British WomanOctober 20, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    the second one is my favourite of the four,

    Gill in Canada

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  21. CarolynOctober 20, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    It has been a chaotic week but that chaos never fails to bring wonder to our skies. Beautiful skies Sylvia and I love your first quote!
    Have a great weekend.
    Smiles
    P.S. I love your header!

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  22. ReenaOctober 20, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    these quotes were all funny today! Especially the Twain one. And your photos ... always take my breath away!

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  23. EG CameraGirlOctober 20, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Isn't it interesting that little has changed since the time of Aesop?

    Lovely skies again this week, Sylvia!

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  24. SteffiOctober 20, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Wonderful set of different skies,dear Sylvia!Have a great weekend!

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  25. HildredOctober 20, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Beautiful skies and lots of irony in your quotes, Sylvia....

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  26. jooOctober 20, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Sylvia, as usually I enjoyed your photos and following quotes, but today, I'm absolutely in love with your header:)
    Hugs
    Joo

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  27. AnnaOctober 20, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    So beautiful and what a colors... I really love them Sylvia!
    Happy SWF and greeting from Holland,
    Anna

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  28. Chubskulit RoseOctober 20, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Love those first two shots!

    My Skywatch, please come and see. Have a nice weekend!

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  29. Kim, USAOctober 20, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Sylvia, I like your photo header ^_^ Second, I like the words here "talk is cheap..." Third, love your sky shots the last photo seems like angels flying ^_^ Happy weekend!

    Sky Watch

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  30. Photo CacheOctober 20, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    gorgeous skies. i am loling like crazy when i saw your header pic. love it.

    My sky is here

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  31. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I love fiery skies, but your puffy clouds looked good this week!.... have yourself a good weekend!.....:)

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  32. Inger-MOctober 20, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Gorgeous colors in the two first ones, and lovely clouds in the last two. Great shots!

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  33. AntoninaOctober 20, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Very beautiful photos!
    Enjoy the weekend:-)

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  34. My name is RietOctober 20, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    First I must say I love your new header Sylvia. Just gorgeous.
    Your skies are as always beautiful and I love the quotes. Hsve a nice weekend

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  35. DianneOctober 20, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Delightful captures Sylvia of pretty skies.
    Have a wonderful and safe week-end!

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  36. Jan n JerOctober 20, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Beautiful skies and great quotes!

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  37. JimOctober 20, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Another beautiful collection of skies.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  38. TerrebelOctober 20, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Great stuff, Sylvia! Don't you just love autumn? It brings us so many nice colours.

    Unfortunately I could not upload more than one pic for this weeks SWF but it gives you an idea of what I saw on my first day out on crutches after my hip-replacement...

    Have a good weekend!

    Your Amsterdam friend,

    Terrence

    Http://terrebelius.blogspot.com

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  39. namakiOctober 20, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    you have caught beauties here !

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  40. Kay L. DaviesOctober 20, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Beautiful clouds, Sylvia, and not rain clouds! Wonderful!

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  41. hannahOctober 20, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    They get better and better: the quotes as well as your skies.
    This Skywatch is positively addictive. [I should have been in bed hours ago]
    Thank you and your team.

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  42. LeoviOctober 20, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    These skies are a luxury and a delight for my eyes, lovely.

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  43. Trish ~ ♥ ~October 20, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    so pretty and peaceful

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  44. lotusleafOctober 20, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Well, well. They were the same during Aesop's time too! Stunning pictures, as usual. I could never take a sky photo like yours!

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  45. Ms. BeckyOctober 20, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    your skies this week are over the top!!! wow, I love the clouds and the glow, especially in the second photo. simply beautiful. happy weekend to you Sylvia.

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  46. SandyCarlsonOctober 20, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    You match your photos with some awesome quotes. These are great, Sylvia. I am in awe of your skies, as always. Thanks for sharing!

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  47. ArijaOctober 20, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I have been wondering for some time how you manage to leave comments for everyone . . . Now, looking at your header, I know! They say a dog is man's best friend, it appears he is woman's as well.

    They do say troubles never come alone, at the moment I am handling three and a bit, not bad for an old biddy.

    Love your skies and you . . . Arija

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  48. Louis la VacheOctober 20, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    The timeliness of the Mark Twain quotes is astounding. The one about the legislature has never been more true than at the present...

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  49. magiceyeOctober 20, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    lovely captures and quotes!

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  50. ShirleyOctober 20, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Magnificence always! You do have a great eye for capturing nature's beauty!

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  51. EbieOctober 20, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Your skies are always pretty any time of the day or night!

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  52. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪October 20, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Queen Elizabeth is visiting Australia, but not New Zealand because our election is in November. You are invited to come.

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  53. UnknownOctober 20, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Hi Sylvia, or should I say your Highness.
    This Friday I look at your beautiful sky full of light and color to expect from a good weekend.
    Greetings .-

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  54. Stewart MOctober 21, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Hi there - I have to travel to the four corners of Victoria for my skies - and you get them from your roof!

    Splendid shots!

    Cheers Stewart M.

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  55. eileeninmdOctober 21, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Sylvia, looks like you have had a beautiful week! Your skies were gorgeous. Have a great weekend and happy skywatching!

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  56. IngridOctober 21, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Real beautiful skies ! and how was your meeting with Obama and wife ?? You could polish the crown a little bit more !

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  57. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentOctober 21, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Beautiful skies, interesting quotes.

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  58. MridulaOctober 21, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Lovely pictures and quotes Sylvia.

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  59. Yogi♪♪♪October 21, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    I have to laugh at your header again. Great photos, you are getting cynical again Sylvia. That's cause you are smart!

    It's my day off, son is on Spring Break so we are headed to Oklahoma City to see their zoo. Fun, fun. If I can get these sleepyheads out of bed that is.

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  60. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    You are presenting a nice variety of skyshots again, Sylvia. Autumn is looking nice and friendly where you live.
    Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.

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  61. Betty ManousosOctober 21, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    gorgeous skies!

    love all of these photos.
    i noticed that light little detail against the dark background!

    simply stunning!

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  62. tilden talks...October 21, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Sylvia, your snapshots never cease to amaze me! Wonderful. I also love your new header! Thank you...

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  63. jabblogOctober 22, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Beautiful skies - I love the wispy, windblown clouds.

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